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Vincent Systems GmbH is a leading provider of medical technology systems for upper limb prosthetics. VINCENTevolution5 More Information we love perfection waterproof to IP67 | extremely light movable single fingers First multiarticulating hand prosthesis for children and young adults VINCENTyoung3+ waterproof to IP68 multifuntion display | customizable VINCENTevolution5 waterproof to IP68 | active partial hand system | individually adaptable VINCENTpartial4 more videos VINCENTpartial passive VINCENTwork VINCENTpower flex USB-C VINCENTwrist Software Accesories neo1 Exoskeleton VINCENTvr Training system Innovationen INNOVATIONS Wir erweitern unsere Farbpalette! Ab sofort stehen für die VINCENTevolution5 und die VINCENTpartial4 drei neue Silikonfarben zur Auswahl: NATURAL 06 - NATURAL 07 - NATURAL 08 Die VINCENTevolution5 jetzt im neuen Look! Die neue Handgeneration wird ab sofort mit einer weiterentwickelten Verkleidung des abwinkelbaren Handgelenks angeboten. NEUES DESIGN: Die neue Verkleidung des Handgelenks macht den Look unserer Handprothese noch anatomischer und natürlicher. ROBUST UND HYGIENISCH: Das neue, textilfreie Design macht die Hand noch robuster. Die glatte Kunststoffoberfläche ist langlebig und leicht zu reinigen. INDIVIDUALISIERBAR: Die Verkleidung ist in den Hauptfarben der VINCENTevolution5 erhältlich und kompatibel mit allen abwinkelbaren Handgelenkvarianten. neo 1 - Weltweit erstes, unter der Bekleidung tragbares, myoelektrisches Exoskelett für die obere Extremität Mit neo1 präsentiert Vincent Systems das bahnbrechende myoelektrische Exoskelett, das speziell für Anwender mit eingeschränkter Funktionalität der oberen Extremität entwickelt wurde, insbesondere zur Kompensation von Lähmungen durch Schlaganfall und Plexus-Verletzungen. Diese innovative Technologie nutzt eine fortschrittliche myoelektrische Steuerung in Verbindung mit leistungsstarken Kleinstmotoren im Ellenbogen und Handbereich, um dem Anwender mit den Herausforderungen seiner Einschränkung bei der Mobilität und Unabhängigkeit zu unterstützen. VINCENTaqua – wasserdichte Neoprenstulpe Schwimmen oder Stand-Up-Paddling mit Handprothese? Kein Problem! Mit der individuell angefertigten Neoprenstulpe wird dein Prothesenschaft vor Wasser geschützt.* Erhältlich in klassisch schwarz oder mit aufgedrucktem Wellen-Design in blau, grün oder violett. VINCENTevolution4 in 25 verschiedenen Kombinationen erhältlich! Fünf verschiedene Grundfarben verleihen der VINCENTevolution4 ein individuelles und einzigartiges Design. Es stehen die Farben Schwarz, Weiß, Perlweiß, Transparent und Natural jeweils in Kombination mit vier verschieden Metallfarben und Titan zur Wahl. Ein Farbwechsel der farbigen Silikonteile ist jederzeit möglich. METALLFARBEN: Schwarz | Gold | Blau | Kupfer VINCENTevolution4 und VINCENTevolution3+ In Sachen Evolution sind wir ganz vorne mit dabei. Mit der VINCENTevolution4 haben wir die nächste Generation unserer beliebtesten myolelektrischen Vollhandprothesen auf den Markt gebracht. In einem neuen Design und mit neuen Funktionen wie u.a. den "quetschbaren" Fingern und optional der einzigartigen 4-Kanalsteuerung ist sie unsere erste nach IP68 wassergeschützte Handprothese. Auch für Nutzer der VINCENTevolution3 besteht die Möglichkeit zu einem Wasserschutz-Upgrade als VINCENTevolution3+. VINCENTyoung3 in vier Farben erhältlich Deutschlands beliebteste Kinder- und Jugendhandprothese gibt es jetzt nicht nur in schwarz, sondern auch in folgenden Sonderfarben: taubenblau | natural | brombeer NEWS News Many thanks to APT Prothesen GmbH for the invitation to this year’s professional conference on arm prosthetics. We are delighted to have been part of this successful exchange. Our presentation on our latest prosthetic solutions provided an opportunity to receive valuable feedback from the field and to engage in conversation with orthotic technicians and other manufacturers. The one-on-one conversations and the opportunity to test our prostheses together with users on-site were also particularly enriching. Direct interaction with specialists, partners, and users provides important insights for the continuous development of our products. Many thanks to everyone involved who, through their experience and dedication, contributed to an all-around successful event. Valuable Exchange at the Conference on Arm Prosthetics June 26, 2026 VIDEOS Videos Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Now Playing TPK stellt vor: Vincent Systems GmbH 03:31 Play Video Now Playing Grocery Shopping & Making a Fresh Salad with my Bionic hand (Vincent Evolution 5) 09:43 Play Video Now Playing Vincent Evolution 5: First Day at The Park 02:19 Play Video Read more USER STORIES USER STORIES USER VIDEOS Play Video Play Video Peter VINCENTevolution4 Play Video Play Video David VINCENTevolution4 Play Video Play Video Tim VINCENTevolution3 Play Video Play Video Britta VINCENTevolution3 Play Video Play Video Leon VINCENTevolution3 Play Video Play Video Jon VINCENTpartial2 Play Video Play Video Mathias VINCENTwork Play Video Play Video Sören VINCENTevolution2 Play Video Play Video Paul VINCENTevolution2

Jobs & internships at Vincent Systems: Join us in shaping the future of hand prosthetics – exciting positions in Karlsruhe. Techniker / Mechatroniker (m/w/d) Standort Karlsruhe, DE Jetzt bewerben Arbeitsbereich Produktion & Service Arbeitsmodell Vor Ort Anstellungsart Vollzeit, 40 h / Woche Job ID DELM1069_04 Startdatum ab sofort Job veröffentlicht 29.01.2026 Über Vincent Systems: Vincent Systems steht für innovative Medizintechnik, ein außergewöhnliches Design und für Hightech „made in Germany“. Mit unseren roboterähnlichen, myoelektrisch gesteuerten Produkten gestalten wir die Zukunft der Handprothetik und verbessern damit täglich die Lebensqualität vieler Menschen. Im grünen Zentrum der Technologiestadt Karlsruhe entwickeln und produzieren wir die weltweit modernsten und qualitativ hochwertigsten bionischen Prothesen und Exoskelette auf dem Markt. Die perfekte Verbindung von Hightech und Kunst, von Präzision und Innovation, von Mensch und Technik. Das macht uns aus und unsere Produkte zu etwas Besonderem. Deine Aufgaben: Montage komplexer mechatronischer und elektronischer Baugruppen und Systeme Zusammenbau, mechatronische Reparatur und Instandsetzung von Hightech-Prothesen Durchführung und Protokollierung von Ein- und Ausgangstests der Gesamtsysteme zur Qualitätssicherung Dokumentation von Arbeitsschritten Bedienung des ERP-Systems zur Auftragsabwicklung und Lagerverwaltung Wareneingangsprüfungen durchführen Was wir von Dir erwarten: Idealerweise bringst Du eine abgeschlossene Berufsausbildung im technischen Bereich mit (z.B. Mechatronik, Elektronik, Feinmechanik, Uhrmacherhandwerk, Zahntechnik oder vergleichbares) Arbeiten im Team bereitet Dir viel Freude Präzision, Zuverlässigkeit und ein hohes Qualitätsbewusstsein kennzeichnen Deine handwerklichen Fähigkeiten Du überzeugst mit einer praktischen Arbeitsweise Du bist routiniert in Montage und Reparatur filigraner Bauteile Deutsch beherrschst Du sehr gut in Wort und Schrift Was bieten wir? Einen abwechslungsreichen, verantwortungsvollen Job in einem erfolgreichen Unternehmen Arbeiten in einer krisenfesten und zukunftssicheren Branche Faire Vertragsbedingungen und eine angenehme, kollegiale Arbeitsatmosphäre Zuschuss zur Kantine sowie kostenlose Getränke und frisches Obst Regelmäßiger Teambrunch und vielfältige Möglichkeiten für gemeinsame Aktivitäten – ob Sport in der Mittagspause oder besondere Events Flexible Arbeitszeitgestaltung 30 Tage Urlaub Interessiert? Sende uns ein Anschreiben sowie Deinen vollständigen Lebenslauf inkl. relevanter Zeugnisse unter Angabe eines frühestmöglichen Eintrittstermins und Deiner Gehaltsvorstellung per E-Mail an Frau Martin: bewerbung@vincentsystems.de . Unser Standort: Deine Ansprechperson: Emily Martin Human Resources bewerbung@vincentsystems.de

The world's first fully waterproof (IP68) multi-articulated hand prosthesis, extremely lightweight, highly durable, and customizable. WATERPROOF The world's first waterproof hand prosthesis according to IP68 VINCENTevolution5 The uncompromising hand prosthesis - Waterproof according to IP68 - Heavy-duty aluminium frame for maximum load capacity - Optional titanium frame for even higher load capacity - Elastic base joints and springy finger elements for perfect adaptation - Four wrist options from transcarpal to quicksnap with bendable joint - All hand and wrist functions are optimized for bilateral users - Silicone covers provide maximum durability, hygiene, haptic and adaptive control when gripping and holding - Precise grip selection via gesture control - A powerful pinch grip, enabling the gripping of objects as small as Ø1mm - Display and adjustment of control signals directly on the hand - Battery charge status displayed directly on the hand - Grip selection and locking of the prosthesis can be selected directly on the hand - Precise sense of touch (force feedback) - Customizable: 5 hand sizes, 40 different color combinations Flyer VINCENTevolution5 Technical specifications Flyer VINCENTwrist Size and weight chart Photo gallery Grips VINCENTevolution5 Textile Gloves & Accessories Smartwatch VINCENTwear Schwarz-Titan Schwarz-Schwarz Schwarz-Blau Schwarz-Gold Schwarz-Kupfer Schwarz-Silber Weiß-Titan Weiß-Schwarz Weiß-Blau Weiß-Gold Weiß-Kupfer Weiß-Silber Perlweiß-Titan Perlweiß-Schwarz Perlweiß-Blau Perlweiß-Gold Perlweiß-Kupfer Perlweiß-Silber Transparent-Titan Transparent-Schwarz Transparent-Blau Transparent-Gold Transparent-Kupfer Transparent-Silber Natural05-Titan

Water protection for forearm prosthetic systems – protects against splashing water, running water, and brief submersion. VINCENTaqua - waterproof neoprene sleeve Splash-water protection for the prosthetic socket for forearm fittings: Protects against splash-water, running water and temporary submersion*. The sleeve is made of neoprene with a textile surface and is individually custom-made. Available in black or with printed wave design in blue, green or violet. *When used properly for a max. of 1 hour in max. 1 m deep water. Flyer VINCENTaqua VINCENTaqua we love perfection

1999 - Fluidhand 2 Up The new planar technology for manufacturing fluidic drives and kinematics was therefore ideally suited for actively moving miniature catheters and endoscopes. However, the forces achievable with planar film drives, which operate at a working pressure of 0.5-1 bar, were too low for the construction of an artificial hand. To generate higher grasping forces, a correspondingly higher working pressure had to act in the fluidic drives. For Fluidhand 2, “artificial muscles” based on thin silicone hoses were therefore used, which were sheathed with a flexurally flexible, stretch-resistant fabric made of polyamide. The tubes of the Fluidhand 2 were unfolded in the finger joints. When subjected to an overpressure of up to 4 bar, the joints expanded unilaterally and realized a curvature in the opposite joint direction. Each finger of the hand has two pneumatic muscles, the thumb has three, the wrist has four. The extension is done by a rubber band. The joint and support structure in the fingers, thumb and hand, was made of fiber-reinforced composite material. The artificial hand scored with its consistently soft and compliant structure, very fast movements and pronounced adaptability when grasping. The grasping forces achieved were around 2.5 N per finger. Objects heavier than 500 g could not yet be grasped with this hand. As in Fluidhand 1, the hand was driven by compressed air, which meant that a powerful compressor was required to operate the hand. Up

Pictures of the Vincent Systems booth at the REHAB trade fair for orthopaedic technicians and users in 2025. REHAB 2025 Close VINCENTevolution5 neo1 Exoskeleton VINCENTvr Training system

Previous model to the VINCENTevolution5: proven myoelectric technology, robust, lightweight, and waterproof. VINCENTevolution4 World leader at all levels WATERPROOF The world's first waterproof hand prosthesis according to IP68 (protection against prolonged submersion) EXTREMELY LIGHT The world's lightest multi-articular hand prosthesis EXTREMELY ROBUST The world's only prosthetic hand with a complete skeleton made of aluminum or titanium SENSE OF TOUCH The world's first and so far only hand prosthesis with sense of touch EASY OPERATION The world's most intuitive hand prosthesis, in which all grasp types are controlled by muscle signals PRECISION Precise powerful pinch grip enables the gripping of objects as small as ⌀1 mm CUSTOMIZABLE The world's only hand prosthesis in 5 sizes and 25 colour combinations Precision and quality The fourth generation of our hand prostheses, VINCENTevolution4, builds on the successful drive concept of VINCENTevolution3, with further improvements in gripping force and speed. The precision of the grips, the aesthetics and the quality of the hand are outstanding. Sophisticated control system A unique feature is the patented single-trigger control system, which allows all grip types to be controlled uniquely and reliably with fine sensitivity via the muscles alone. The hand does not need buttons on the back of the hand, motion controls or a smart device to select a function or grip. These types of control often take too long in practice, so the desired grips will be performe d more quickly by the natural hand. In contrast, all movements and handle changes of the VINCENTevolution4 are controlled exclusively and directly by the muscles of the prosthesis wearer and are therefore completely independent of the opposing natural hand or second prosthesis. The absence of buttons and the simplicity of the control system allow the user to safely control the prosthesis from any movement and in any situation and to achieve any grip change quickly and without errors. The prosthesis can thus optimally assist the opposite hand and thus contribute its full potential to everyday life. Uncompromisingly waterproof We have been able to implement many innovations with the new generation of hands. For example, the VINCENTevolution4 is the world's first hand prosthesis to achieve the IP68 degree of protection, which means it is uncompromisingly waterproof against continuous submersion up to a maximum of 1.5 meters for a maximum of 30 minutes, with no restrictions on the salt or chlorine content or the quality of the water. Elastic fingers The gel encapsulated fingers run more smoothly and the flexible mounting of the finger base joints allows the fingers to be squeezed together naturally when the hand is slightly spread. This not only makes the hand feel more natural, but the flexibility of the fingers also makes them much more robust and resistant to all kinds of stress. Adaptive shell For the first time, the shell of the metacarpus consists almost entirely of an elastic, high-strength material. The soft surface and its excellent adaptive properties significantly improve both the feel and the grip. In particular, the soft knuckles relieve the hand during support and extend the service life of the optionally available lifelike textile-based cosmetic gloves. A special innovation is also the completely dust-tight covering of the finger and thumb base joints. All openings of the hand have been closed by space-saving visor-like joint solutions. The optimized finger and thumb tips have been given finger nails and flattenings that enable even more precise gripping. The index finger is touch-screen compatible in the proven manner. Control with up to four muscles For the first time, a hand prosthesis has an integrated four-channel control system that allows up to four EMG sensors to be connected directly to the hand. The user can choose between two control variants: the single-signal control, in which all grips can be reached without problems and errors with only one switching signal, or the multi-channel control, in which several switching signals can be used to directly control the different grips. Controlling a bionic hand prosthesis has never been so easy and safe. Sensitive sense of touch A vibrotactile sense of touch has been integrated as standard in all VINCENT hand prostheses since VINCENTevolution1. The patented feedback of touch and gripping force provides the user with tactile information about finger strength through gentle coded vibrations of the hand, which are transmitted to the prosthesis shaft, and thus a feeling for the artificial hand. Gripping even fragile objects or sensitive control of the gripping force even without a direct eye contact to the object expand the options for the user. The extended hand feedback also stimulates the user's sensorimotor cortex, which can help reduce phantom limb pain. Tastes are different Five different basic colors give the VINCENTevolution4 an individual and unique design. The colors black, white, pearl white, transparent and natural are each available in combination with four different metal colors and titanium. 25 color combinations can be put together. A color change of the colored silicone parts is possible at any time. Less is more The smallest version of the VINCENTevolution4 XS weighs only approx. 390 g, making it not only the smallest and most stable multi-articulating hand prosthesis with 6 motors currently available, it is also by far the lightest. Flyer VINCENTevolution4 Flyer VINCENTwrist Photo gallery Grasps VINCENTevolution4 Technical specifications Size and weight chart Textile Gloves & Accessories Schwarz-Schwarz Schwarz-Titan Schwarz-Blau Schwarz-Gold Schwarz-Kupfer Weiß-Schwarz Weiß-Titan Weiß-Blau Weiß-Gold Weiß-Kupfer Perlweiß-Schwarz Perlweiß-Titan Perlweiß-Blau Perlweiß-Gold Perlweiß-Kupfer Transparent-Schwarz Transparent-Titan Transparent-Blau Transparent-Gold Transparent-Kupfer Natural-Schwarz Natural-Titan Natural-Blau Natural-Gold Natural-Kupfer

2003 - Fluidhand 6 Up The Fluidhand 6 is a particularly compact version of the hydraulic hand prosthesis, reduced to the essentials. The index, middle and ring fingers are each moved in the base joint via a flexible bellows drive, the little finger is mechanically coupled to the ring finger, and the middle finger is hydraulically coupled to the ring finger. The thumb is actuated in the basic joint. In this way, the thumb and index finger can be moved separately, while the other fingers move together. The 4 drives are controlled by a 3 valve bank, the miniature pump sucks distilled water from a pressure storage tank to pump it into the drive chambers. The weight of the hand is about 350 g. The aluminum fingers were covered with a PU foam. In the basic joints, all long fingers have an elastically mounted abduction. At this stage of development, experiments were carried out with different variants of the fluid hand, with the number of joints and drives as well as the required valves being varied considerably. The aim was to find an optimum between size, anatomical design and weight on the one hand and functionality on the other. Extremely reduced versions with only 4 drives and three valves, such as the Fluidhand 6, were built, which could be designed in this way to be very small, light and anatomical. This version of the Fluidhand is a particularly interesting candidate for a robust prosthesis suitable for everyday use, since the smallest number of hydraulic components was installed here. The systems are very light throughout, but also very complex in terms of the physical effects that occur, such as cavitation or the problem of changing material parameters, especially the elastic drives and connecting hoses in the course of operation, as well as wear and corrosion on the valves and the pump. Up

Specialized software solutions for controlling and adjusting prostheses and exoskeletons – intuitive operation and adjustment. Software for configuring and adjusting the prostheses VINCENTmobile The VINCENTmobile app comes standard on a tablet with every myoelectric hand prosthesis. It can be used to make user-specific settings as well as to train the numerous grips of the VINCENT hand prostheses.

Jobs & internships at Vincent Systems: Join us in shaping the future of hand prosthetics – exciting positions in Karlsruhe. Jetzt bewerben Entwicklungsingenieur Maschinenbau (m/w/d) Standort Karlsruhe, DE Arbeitsbereich Konstruktion Arbeitsmodell Vor Ort Anstellungsart Vollzeit, 40 h/Woche Job ID DEEM1085_01 Startdatum ab sofort Job veröffentlicht 30.04.2026 Über Vincent Systems: Vincent Systems steht für innovative Medizintechnik, ein außergewöhnliches Design und für Hightech „made in Germany“. Mit unseren roboterähnlichen, myoelektrisch gesteuerten Produkten gestalten wir die Zukunft der Handprothetik und verbessern damit täglich die Lebensqualität vieler Menschen. Im Technologiepark Karlsruhe entwickeln und produzieren wir die weltweit modernsten und qualitativ hochwertigsten bionischen Prothesen und Exoskelette. Die perfekte Verbindung von Hightech und Kunst, von Präzision und Innovation, von Mensch und Technik. Das macht uns aus und unsere Produkte zu etwas Besonderem. Deine Aufgaben: Entwicklung und Konstruktion neuer Bauteile / Baugruppen Erstellung von Fertigungs- und Prüfzeichnungen Technische Abstimmung mit Lieferanten Validierung von Prototypen Erstellung und Pflege von Stücklisten und Montageunterlagen Erstellung technischer Dokumentationen und Spezifikationen Was wir von Dir erwarten: Erfolgreich abgeschlossenes Studium im Bereich Maschinenbau, Mechatronik oder vergleichbare Qualifikation Fundierte Erfahrungen mit einer CAD- und PLM-Software, optimalerweise Creo und Windchill Idealerweise Kenntnisse im Umgang mit einer ERP-Software Eigenverantwortung sowie Team- und Kommunikationsfähigkeit Präsenz am Unternehmensstandort in Karlsruhe Sehr gute Deutsch- und sichere Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift Was bieten wir? Einen abwechslungsreichen, verantwortungsvollen Job in einem erfolgreichen Unternehmen Arbeiten in einer krisenfesten und zukunftssicheren Branche Intensive Einarbeitung der jeweiligen Fachbereiche Zuschuss zur Kantine sowie kostenlose Getränke und frisches Obst Digitales Mitarbeitenden-Vorteilsportal (Corporate Benefits) Regelmäßiger Teambrunch und vielfältige Möglichkeiten für gemeinsame Aktivitäten – ob Sport in der Mittagspause oder besondere Events Faire Vertragsbedingungen und eine angenehme, kollegiale Arbeitsatmosphäre Flexible Arbeitszeitgestaltung 30 Tage Urlaub Interessiert? Sende uns ein Anschreiben sowie Deinen vollständigen Lebenslauf inkl. relevanter Zeugnisse unter Angabe eines frühestmöglichen Eintrittstermins und Deiner Gehaltsvorstellung per E-Mail an Frau Martin: bewerbung@vincentsystems.de . Unser Standort: Deine Ansprechpartnerin: Emily Martin Human Resources bewerbung@vincentsystems.de

VINCENTevolution5 Humanoid Robotics Cutting-edge robotics meets high-tech hand prosthetics At Booth B59 in Hall 11 of the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology, and Space (BMFTR) at the 2026 Hannover Messe, modern robotics and highly advanced bionic hand systems come together in a joint technological application. The latest generation of the ARMAR robot family, developed at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), impressively demonstrates how closely these two fields can work together. The ARMAR 7 service robot, developed at KIT, was equipped with two hand systems from the Karlsruhe-based company Vincent Systems GmbH as part of a research collaboration. The VINCENTevolution5 hand systems were equipped with a new interface and software for this application. The humanoid robots of the ARMAR family are designed to assist people in their daily lives and at work. ARMAR-7 has recently begun using our bionic VINCENT hands for this purpose and benefits from their proven suitability for everyday use, which is reflected in an extremely robust construction, high gripping force, and precise control. The robotic hands are made of high-strength aluminum and, optionally, titanium, which is coated with HTV silicone. In the hand, which weighs only 450g, six powerful motors control the 6 iDOF and 11 joints, enabling gripping forces of up to 45N to be generated at each individual fingertip. The robust, waterproof design (IP68) as well as the anatomical shape and size make the VINCENTevolution5 the ideal hand for humanoid robotics. All technical details at a glance Technical specifications ARMAR-7 with VINCENTevolution hand systems

1998 - Fluidhand 1 This first soft hand consists of thin foil layers, which have been joined together to form more complex drives in a sandwich construction. Five fingers, built up from 6 foil layers each, functionally welded in pairs, with the middle two foils forming the skeletal structure filled with epoxy resin. The outer two foil layers each form a fluidic muscle. For this purpose, two thin films were welded together in such a manner that chambers were formed in a row and connected to each other. When this structure is inflated with a gas or liquid, it contracts by about 20 % of its length, similar to the natural muscle, and the finger curls up like a bow. After a practical semester and his diploma thesis at the Karlsruhe Research Center (now KIT), Stefan Schulz graduated with a degree in electrical engineering and device systems technology from the University of Rostock and took up a position as a research assistant at the Research Center. Already as a student at the University of Rostock, Schulz worked on the development of alternative miniature drives and patented a process for the production of planar fluid drives on a foil basis. At the Research Center, he continued developing this technology, particularly targeting applications in the field of fluidic robotics, so-called soft robotics in the environment of medical technology research topics. The aim of the work was to develop new drives for instruments used in minimally invasive surgery. Schulz's first applications for the new technology were flexible fluid actuators, miniature catheters for diagnostics, endoscope guidance systems for minimally invasive surgery and diagnostic colonoscopy systems. Fluidhand 1 was created as a “by-product” during the development of a camera guidance system for laparoscopy. The same artificial muscles that enable the movement of a laparoscope camera also work in the Fluidhand 1. In this process, two layers of film are welded together in a diamond-like pattern to form a chamber. When a pressure is applied to this chamber, the flexurally limp but stretch-resistant foil layers form circular arcs, resulting in a shortening of the previously flat structure. The artificial muscles formed in this way work as agonist and antagonist in the Fluidhand 1 and enable the artificial finger and thumb to be bent and stretched and stiffened. A single finger can describe a 180 degree arc, but the force of the artificial muscles is very low due to the material and not suitable for holding objects heavier than approx. 100 g. Up

In her user story, elementary school teacher Dorothee shares how she confidently teaches in the classroom with her VINCENTevolution hand prosthesis. Close My prosthesis in the classroom By Dorothee Hi, I'm Dorothee, I wear a forearm prosthesis, and I'm a primary school teacher. My prosthesis was never an obstacle to choosing this profession. What adults might only consider after giving it some thought is actually no problem for children. Children approach you without prejudice, but they also blurt out their questions directly. Is that a problem? No, otherwise this profession wouldn't be right for me. But my development in dealing with these many encounters and the prosthesis has changed with the VINCENTevolution hand prosthesis. For a long time, I wore a myoelectric forearm prosthesis with a silicone cover, which meant that it looked very realistic cosmetically and was not always immediately noticeable, but often only at second glance. This was pleasant, because I was not immediately the center of attention. The typical questions were, for example: “What is that?”, “Why do you have that?”, “Where is your real hand?”, “Why don't you have a real hand?”, “Is there a bone underneath?”, “Does it hurt?”, ... and only later: “How do you open it?” I answered the questions in more detail at times and more briefly at others when I had to repeat myself often. After getting to know the class for the first time, the focus then shifted more to the learning content. Nevertheless, the children saw exactly what I was doing and how I was doing it. The grip I had at the time supported me, but it wasn't always the best grip for many different things in terms of ergonomics and functionality, so I also had to use my other hand a lot for support. There came a time when my existing hand was overloaded. So I was open to advice on the prosthetic options now available on the market. The VINCENTevolution from Vincent Systems impressed me at the time with its high-tech features, numerous functions, high reliability when gripping, and cool appearance. Of course, it took some getting used to learning and being able to use so many grips when you're in a situation where you need to act quickly. I had to give myself a little more time and be patient until it became routine and a real benefit to my everyday life! From my initial attitude of “a prosthesis is an option, but not a necessity,” I came to realize with my new robot-style hand that “Hey! The prosthesis really helps me!” I noticed, for example, that the apple stayed in my hand and didn't slip out. Or that I could hold the book well without twisting and cramping my shoulder. Many more moments followed, so that I began to enjoy consciously using my prosthesis. At first, I still wore the hand prosthesis with a skin-colored glove cover. To be honest, it bothered me when I looked down and saw the black hand standing out so much. When Vincent Systems launched the different color options on the market, I was happy and chose the skin-colored version. What was interesting was how things developed at school. The children immediately asked more questions about the technology. “How does it work?”, “How can you change the grip?”, “Can you write with it?”, “Can you open this bottle?”, “Can you go in the water with it?” etc. So it was no longer so interesting why I wear a prosthesis, but what it can do and how it works. The focus was now on the technology or the thing itself and not directly on me, which I found very pleasant. The children's confidence in dealing with the “robot hand” strengthened and changed my perspective, and I now occasionally wear a loaner hand in a different color, not just my skin color. I myself became more experienced in using the grips and at the same time more confident with the many encounters and questions. When I have a new class and we get to know each other, there is always a question and answer session about the prosthesis. Anyone who wants to can touch it. Until their thirst for knowledge is quenched, it is impossible to continue with the lesson anyway. The students know what I am wearing, and it is normal at our school that I live and teach with a robotic hand.

History of the Fluidhand and the VINCENTevolution 1998 Fluidhand 1 thin foil soft robot hand with 5DOF, 5iDOF This first soft hand consists of thin foil layers, which have been joined together to form more complex drives in a sandwich construction. Five fingers, built up from 6 foil layers each, functionally welded in pairs, with the middle two foils forming the skeletal structure filled with epoxy resin. The outer two foil layers each form a fluidic muscle. For this purpose, two thin films were welded together in such a manner that chambers were formed in a row and connected to each other. When this structure is inflated with a gas or liquid, it contracts by about 20% of its length, similar to the natural muscle, and the finger curls up like a bow. Read more 1999 Fluidhand 2 silicon tube soft sobot hand with 16DOF, 11iDOF The new planar technology for manufacturing fluidic drives and kinematics was therefore ideally suited for actively moving miniature catheters and endoscopes. However, the forces achievable with planar film drives, which operate at a working pressure of 0.5-1 bar, were too low for the construction of an artificial hand. To generate higher grasping forces, a correspondingly higher working pressure had to act in the fluidic drives. For Fluidhand 2, “artificial muscles” based on thin silicone hoses were therefore used, which were sheathed with a flexurally flexible, stretch-resistant fabric made of polyamide. Read more 2000 Fluidhand 3 rubber bulg soft hand prosthesis with 10DOF, 1iDOF With the third generation of the Fluidhand, Schulz transferred the technology of flexible fluid actuators to a hand prosthesis. To achieve higher grasping forces, the drives were modified for grasping even heavy objects. The unfolded silicone tubes reinforced with fabric were replaced by miniature folded bellows, which in turn were encased in fabric and attached to aluminum joints in the folds by nylon threads to keep their shape. Three drive elements in each finger, with the two distal bellows coupled together, and two drives in the thumb allow 14 joint axes to move in this hand, equivalent to 14 DOF at 10 iDOF. The fluid actuators were driven by means of miniature hydraulics. The control system, consisting of pump, valve, electronics, sensors and tank, was connected to the prosthesis via a hose approximately 1 m long. The hydraulic unit was the size of a portable telephone and was worn on the belt. Read more 2001 Fluidhand 4 rubber bulg soft hand prosthesis with 10DOF, 6iDOF The Fluidhand 4 has 10 flexible bellows drives, each of which, when pressurized, angles an aluminum joint by 90 degrees. Stretching is achieved by suction of the drive medium and by additional elastic bands. Each long finger has two drives that are fluidically coupled to each other and each leads to a common control valve in the metacarpus. The thumb has two individually movable drives, each of which is actuated by a separate valve. The drive medium is water. This hand prosthesis operates hydraulically for the first time. A miniature pump draws the fluid from an elastic reservoir in the forearm and pumps it at up to 6 bar via the valve bank into the bellows drive chambers. The pump and valves are controlled by a microprocessor in the hand, and the prosthesis wearer gives the control commands via myoelectric sensors. Read more 2002 Fluidhand 5 rubber bulg soft handprosthesis with 8DOF, 5iDOF The Fluidhand 5 was designed with the aim of integrating all system components of miniature hydraulics into the metacarpals in order to make the hand compatible with established socket systems. The prosthesis can be connected to all standard prosthetic sockets via a quicksnap wrist. Both the myoelectric sensors and the energy storage of the socket are used. The pump, fluid tank, valve bank and controller are located in and on the metacarpus. With the reduction in tank size, the number of fluidic drive was reduced to 8. The ring finger and little finger are flexed over one drive each. In the weight-optimized frame in sandwich construction, the elastic finger abduction was integrated. Five valves control the 8 drives of the hand, with the ring, little and middle fingers being hydraulically connected to each other. Read more 2003 Fluidhand 6 rubber bulg soft handprosthesis with 4DOF, 3iDOF The Fluidhand 6 is a particularly compact version of the hydraulic hand prosthesis, reduced to the essentials. The index, middle and ring fingers are each moved in the base joint via a flexible bellows drive, the little finger is mechanically coupled to the ring finger, and the middle finger is hydraulically coupled to the ring finger. The thumb is actuated in the basic joint. In this way, the thumb and index finger can be moved separately, while the other fingers move together. The 4 drives are controlled by a 3 valve bank, the miniature pump sucks distilled water from a pressure storage tank to pump it into the drive chambers. The weight of the hand is about 350 g. The aluminum fingers were covered with a PU foam. In the basic joints, all long fingers have an elastically mounted abduction. Weiter lesen 2004 Fluidhand 7 rubber bulg soft handprosthesis with 8DOF, 8iDOF The Fluidhand 7 is designed as an experimental hand. It is used to develop new control methods and to test a new tank system that is capable of storing energy. The hand therefore has one valve for each of the 8 drives. A type of spring accumulator was developed for the hydraulic tank, which allows the hand to be closed quickly and silently without the hydraulic pump operating. Due to the large number of new and experimental components, the metacarpus has turned out to be significantly larger than the previous model, but at this stage of development, the anatomical shape and size of the hand is not a priority. Read more 2005 Fluidhand 8 rubber bulg soft handprosthesis with 8DOF, 4iDOF The Fluidhand 8 has 8 drives that are controlled via 5 valves. The bellows in the index finger and middle finger are each hydraulically coupled with each other, and the drives of the ring and little fingers are also connected with each other via a common valve. The special feature of this further development is that the metacarpus has been replaced by a hermetically sealed pressure body. Inside the metacarpus is an elastic tank in the form of a diaphragm, in which both the drive medium (vegetable oil) and the control electronics, valves and pump are integrated; all system components "float" permanently in the drive medium. Between the pressure body shell and the diaphragm there is again a two-phase gas with a constant pressure of 2 bar. Read more 2006 Fluidhand 9 rubber bulg soft handprosthesis with 5DOF, 5iDOF The Fluidhand 9 has 5 drives of different sizes. The base joints of the index finger and middle finger are equipped with stronger drives. The elastic fluid tank is located in the wrist. When the fingers are emptied, they are stretched and the fluid is pumped from the finger joints into the elastic tank in the wrist, bending the wrist and opening the hand further. The pump is noise-isolated and free-swinging in a CFRP tank; valves and controls are located in the metacarpus, which is completely covered with CFRP. The thumb with a drive in the base pivots between flat hand and opposition position to the three-point grip. Read more Juni 2009 Der Startschuss für Vincent Systems fällt. Damit wird der Grundstein für die nächste Phase der Entwicklung gelegt - Die VINCENTevolution-Serie. 2010 The Fluidhand 8 has 8 drives that are controlled via 5 valves. The bellows in the index finger and middle finger are each hydraulically coupled with each other, and the drives of the ring and little fingers are also connected with each other via a common valve. The special feature of this further development is that the metacarpus has been replaced by a hermetically sealed pressure body. Inside the metacarpus is an elastic tank in the form of a diaphragm, in which both the drive medium (vegetable oil) and the control electronics, valves and pump are integrated; all system components "float" permanently in the drive medium. Between the pressure body shell and the diaphragm there is again a two-phase gas with a constant pressure of 2 bar. Read more Unterüberschrift VINCENTevolution xxxx The Fluidhand 8 has 8 drives that are controlled via 5 valves. The bellows in the index finger and middle finger are each hydraulically coupled with each other, and the drives of the ring and little fingers are also connected with each other via a common valve. The special feature of this further development is that the metacarpus has been replaced by a hermetically sealed pressure body. Inside the metacarpus is an elastic tank in the form of a diaphragm, in which both the drive medium (vegetable oil) and the control electronics, valves and pump are integrated; all system components "float" permanently in the drive medium. Between the pressure body shell and the diaphragm there is again a two-phase gas with a constant pressure of 2 bar. Read more Unterüberschrift VINCENTpartial 2013 The Fluidhand 8 has 8 drives that are controlled via 5 valves. The bellows in the index finger and middle finger are each hydraulically coupled with each other, and the drives of the ring and little fingers are also connected with each other via a common valve. The special feature of this further development is that the metacarpus has been replaced by a hermetically sealed pressure body. Inside the metacarpus is an elastic tank in the form of a diaphragm, in which both the drive medium (vegetable oil) and the control electronics, valves and pump are integrated; all system components "float" permanently in the drive medium. Between the pressure body shell and the diaphragm there is again a two-phase gas with a constant pressure of 2 bar. Read more Unterüberschrift VINCENTevolution2 2013 The Fluidhand 8 has 8 drives that are controlled via 5 valves. The bellows in the index finger and middle finger are each hydraulically coupled with each other, and the drives of the ring and little fingers are also connected with each other via a common valve. The special feature of this further development is that the metacarpus has been replaced by a hermetically sealed pressure body. Inside the metacarpus is an elastic tank in the form of a diaphragm, in which both the drive medium (vegetable oil) and the control electronics, valves and pump are integrated; all system components "float" permanently in the drive medium. Between the pressure body shell and the diaphragm there is again a two-phase gas with a constant pressure of 2 bar. Read more Unterüberschrift VINCENTpartial2 2014 Stefan fragen: Bild ja/nein? Read more Unterüberschrift VINCENTyoung 2015 The Fluidhand 8 has 8 drives that are controlled via 5 valves. The bellows in the index finger and middle finger are each hydraulically coupled with each other, and the drives of the ring and little fingers are also connected with each other via a common valve. The special feature of this further development is that the metacarpus has been replaced by a hermetically sealed pressure body. Inside the metacarpus is an elastic tank in the form of a diaphragm, in which both the drive medium (vegetable oil) and the control electronics, valves and pump are integrated; all system components "float" permanently in the drive medium. Between the pressure body shell and the diaphragm there is again a two-phase gas with a constant pressure of 2 bar. Read more Unterüberschrift VINCENTyoung2 2017 The Fluidhand 8 has 8 drives that are controlled via 5 valves. The bellows in the index finger and middle finger are each hydraulically coupled with each other, and the drives of the ring and little fingers are also connected with each other via a common valve. The special feature of this further development is that the metacarpus has been replaced by a hermetically sealed pressure body. Inside the metacarpus is an elastic tank in the form of a diaphragm, in which both the drive medium (vegetable oil) and the control electronics, valves and pump are integrated; all system components "float" permanently in the drive medium. Between the pressure body shell and the diaphragm there is again a two-phase gas with a constant pressure of 2 bar. Read more Unterüberschrift VINCENTevolution3 2017 The Fluidhand 8 has 8 drives that are controlled via 5 valves. The bellows in the index finger and middle finger are each hydraulically coupled with each other, and the drives of the ring and little fingers are also connected with each other via a common valve. The special feature of this further development is that the metacarpus has been replaced by a hermetically sealed pressure body. Inside the metacarpus is an elastic tank in the form of a diaphragm, in which both the drive medium (vegetable oil) and the control electronics, valves and pump are integrated; all system components "float" permanently in the drive medium. Between the pressure body shell and the diaphragm there is again a two-phase gas with a constant pressure of 2 bar. Read more Unterüberschrift VINCENTpartial3 2018 The Fluidhand 8 has 8 drives that are controlled via 5 valves. The bellows in the index finger and middle finger are each hydraulically coupled with each other, and the drives of the ring and little fingers are also connected with each other via a common valve. The special feature of this further development is that the metacarpus has been replaced by a hermetically sealed pressure body. Inside the metacarpus is an elastic tank in the form of a diaphragm, in which both the drive medium (vegetable oil) and the control electronics, valves and pump are integrated; all system components "float" permanently in the drive medium. Between the pressure body shell and the diaphragm there is again a two-phase gas with a constant pressure of 2 bar. Read more Unterüberschrift VINCENTyoung3 2019 VINCENTevolution3+ Unterüberschrift The Fluidhand 8 has 8 drives that are controlled via 5 valves. The bellows in the index finger and middle finger are each hydraulically coupled with each other, and the drives of the ring and little fingers are also connected with each other via a common valve. The special feature of this further development is that the metacarpus has been replaced by a hermetically sealed pressure body. Inside the metacarpus is an elastic tank in the form of a diaphragm, in which both the drive medium (vegetable oil) and the control electronics, valves and pump are integrated; all system components "float" permanently in the drive medium. Between the pressure body shell and the diaphragm there is again a two-phase gas with a constant pressure of 2 bar. Read more 2019 VINCENTpartial3+ Unterüberschrift The Fluidhand 8 has 8 drives that are controlled via 5 valves. The bellows in the index finger and middle finger are each hydraulically coupled with each other, and the drives of the ring and little fingers are also connected with each other via a common valve. The special feature of this further development is that the metacarpus has been replaced by a hermetically sealed pressure body. Inside the metacarpus is an elastic tank in the form of a diaphragm, in which both the drive medium (vegetable oil) and the control electronics, valves and pump are integrated; all system components "float" permanently in the drive medium. Between the pressure body shell and the diaphragm there is again a two-phase gas with a constant pressure of 2 bar. Read more 2020 Sonderanfertigung mit integriertem Akku Unterüberschrift The Fluidhand 9 has 5 drives of different sizes. The base joints of the index finger and middle finger are equipped with stronger drives. The elastic fluid tank is located in the wrist. When the fingers are emptied, they are stretched and the fluid is pumped from the finger joints into the elastic tank in the wrist, bending the wrist and opening the hand further. The pump is noise-isolated and free-swinging in a CFRP tank; valves and controls are located in the metacarpus, which is completely covered with CFRP. The thumb with a drive in the base pivots between flat hand and opposition position to the three-point grip. Read more 2020 VINCENTevolution4 Unterüberschrift The Fluidhand 8 has 8 drives that are controlled via 5 valves. The bellows in the index finger and middle finger are each hydraulically coupled with each other, and the drives of the ring and little fingers are also connected with each other via a common valve. The special feature of this further development is that the metacarpus has been replaced by a hermetically sealed pressure body. Inside the metacarpus is an elastic tank in the form of a diaphragm, in which both the drive medium (vegetable oil) and the control electronics, valves and pump are integrated; all system components "float" permanently in the drive medium. Between the pressure body shell and the diaphragm there is again a two-phase gas with a constant pressure of 2 bar. Read more Current products

Comprehensive overview of all products: hand, children's hand, and finger prostheses, as well as our exoskeleton and accessories. Our products neo1 Exoskeleton VINCENTvr Training system VINCENTevolution5 VINCENTyoung3+ VINCENTpartial4 VINCENTpartial passive VINCENTpartial body VINCENTpower flex USB-C VINCENTwrist VINCENTwork Accessories Software Cosmetic gloves

The neo1 exoskeleton for the upper extremities: myoelectric control, wearable under clothing, ideal for paralysis caused by stroke or plexus injuries. neo1 World's first under-clothing myoelectric exoskeleton for the upper extremity With neo1, Vincent Systems presents the breakthrough myoelectric exoskeleton designed specifically for users with limited upper extremity functionality, especially to compensate for paralysis caused by stroke and plexus injuries. This innovative technology uses advanced myoelectric control in conjunction with powerful micromotors in the elbow and hand areas to help users with their mobility and independence challenges due to their limitations. The myoelectric exoskeleton uses state-of-the-art sensor technology that detects and interprets the electrical signals generated by the user's muscles. By analyzing these signals, the exoskeleton intuitively responds to the user's movement intentions and allows them to regain control over their affected limbs. One of the most important features of this exoskeleton is its lightweight and ergonomic design. It is the world's first actively controlled exoskeleton that can be worn under the user's clothing due to its slim shape that is adapted to the body. This feature opens up a whole new horizon of applications as the system can be inconspicuously integrated into everyday life. Vincent Systems emphasizes comfort and adaptability, allowing users to wear the device for extended periods of time. The exoskeleton is customized to fit each user's anatomy. The control system is also user-specific, optimally adjusted for each wearer through a variety of parameters depending on the severity of the paralysis and the available muscle signals. In addition, the myoelectric exoskeleton offers different levels of support, allowing the user to gradually increase muscle activation and improve strength and control over time. This progressive approach promotes neuroplasticity and thereby also supports active rehabilitation. In the long term, positive effects are expected with regard to the reduction of phantom limb pain as well as a preventive effect with regard to the avoidance of overuse symptoms. neo1 we love perfection

2001 - Fluidhand 4 Up The Fluidhand 4 has 10 flexible bellows drives, each of which, when pressurized, angles an aluminum joint by 90 degrees. Stretching is achieved by suction of the drive medium and by additional elastic bands. Each long finger has two drives that are fluidically coupled to each other and each leads to a common control valve in the metacarpus. The thumb has two individually movable drives, each of which is actuated by a separate valve. The drive medium is water. This hand prosthesis operates hydraulically for the first time. A miniature pump draws the fluid from an elastic reservoir in the forearm and pumps it at up to 6 bar via the valve bank into the bellows drive chambers. The pump and valves are controlled by a microprocessor in the hand, and the prosthesis wearer gives the control commands via myoelectric sensors. The skeletal structure of the prosthesis is made entirely of aluminum. The long fingers are flexibly mounted in the base in the direction of abduction. The unique combination of flexible fluid actuators and a mobile miniature hydraulic system in a myoelectrically controlled hand prosthesis opens up new possibilities in prosthetic fitting. The mechanical properties of the drives are already soft and flexible, making them ideal for adaptive grasping analogous to the human hand. Since the internal pressure is also distributed evenly in a hydraulic system, an ideal form fit to gripped objects is achieved. The grip thus adapts to an object independently and creates a maximally large contact surface, with the result that only very little grasping force is required to keep an object extraordinarily stable. The use of a hydraulic system has another advantage, which has a particularly positive effect on the mobility and weight of a prosthesis. The flexible fluid actuators are in themselves very small and lightweight drives. In the hydraulic pump, the electrical energy of the prosthesis battery is converted into kinetic energy. Only one pump is needed for the entire prosthesis system. The pump is the heaviest system component, but it can be positioned anywhere on the prosthesis because it is only connected to the valve bank and the drives via a flexible pressure hose. For optimal weight distribution in the prosthesis, the pump is placed as proximally to the arm as possible. Since all joints of my prosthesis are usually never moved at the same time, the pump size can be sized for a smaller number of drives. The grip selection is made using a reduced Morse code. A distinction is made between a long and a short myoelectric signal, with two consecutive signals considered at a time. User-defined settings as well as grip training are performed via a Bluetooth-connected pocket computer (precursor to the smartphone). The CFRP stem (Frühauf Handprothetik) and the lifelike silicone cosmetic (Pohlig Orthopädietechnik) create for the first time the combination of a multiarticulating functional hand and a habitus prosthesis. Up

Technical data and more in the archive of all Vincent Systems hand prosthesis models - from the Fluidhand to the VINCENTevolution. Predecessor models Our previous models are no longer available. Of course, maintenance and repair will still be done in consultation with your technician. VINCENTevolution1 VINCENTevolution2 VINCENTevolution3/3+ VINCENTevolution4 VINCENTyoung1 VINCENTyoung2 VINCENTpartial1 VINCENTpartial2 VINCENTpartial3 / 3+ Current products

2002 - Fluidhand 5 Up The Fluidhand 5 was designed with the aim of integrating all system components of miniature hydraulics into the metacarpals in order to make the hand compatible with established socket systems. The prosthesis can be connected to all standard prosthetic sockets via a quicksnap wrist. Both the myoelectric sensors and the energy storage of the socket are used. The pump, fluid tank, valve bank and controller are located in and on the metacarpus. With the reduction in tank size, the number of fluidic drive was reduced to 8. The ring finger and little finger are flexed over one drive each. In the weight-optimized frame in sandwich construction, the elastic finger abduction was integrated. Five valves control the 8 drives of the hand, with the ring, little and middle fingers being hydraulically connected to each other. Each of the 8 bellows-like drives is covered with a fabric that ensures the dimensional stability of the elastic inner chambers when a fluid is pumped into the cavity at a pressure of up to 6bar. The central chambers are fixed at the joint pivot point by loadable cords, thus the expansion of the bellows is redirected into a 90 degree rotational movement of the finger joint. The resetting of a joint is achieved by negative pressure in the bellows drive when the drive chambers are emptied; an elastic band supports the stretching of the joints. For storing the drive medium, usually water, Fluidhand 5 experimented with both foil membrane tanks and pressure storage tanks consisting of an elastic hose tank and a stable housing. Up